The atmosphere in the great hall tensed up immediately. There was even a sense that des would be


    drawn at any second.


    Ever since Stefan faked his death and Jovan colluded with his cronies in an attempt to seize power in


    H Group, the Hunt family was divided into two warring factions. The first took Alexander Hunt’s side,


    while the second took Arthur Hunt’s side—and from then on, the two cousins then became adversaries.


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    Alexander had a forthright personality, so when he saw Arthur approaching from a distance, he


    immediately glowered and blurted, “Hmph! I can’t believe you have the gall to step into this house! If


    I’m not mistaken, I don’t think my father ever invited you and your wife here today!”


    “Come on, Alexander! Why are you treating me like I’m a stranger?”


    Arthur, cunning as an old fox, wore a wide phony grin on his face as he walked up to Alexander and put


    his hand on his cousin’s shoulder in a fake brotherly gesture.


    “How could I not be here when it’s such a happy asion for the Hunt family?” he asked. “I’m your


    cousin, after all! Anyway, the more, the merrier, right? I must raise a toast to you today!”


    His wife, She Hunt, followed behind him, d in a luxurious wine-red coat and carrying a limited-


    edition designer handbag. As soon as she stepped through the door, she jeered, “Say, you two are


    indeed lucky, Alexander and Francine! You managed to get a daughter-inw, a grandson, and a


    granddaughter in one fell swoop! I do envy you! Arthur and I can never hope to be as lucky as you!”


    She might possess enormous wealth and a great style, but she still paled in every aspect when


    compared to Francine. Before she married Arthur, she always regarded Francine as her imaginary


    rival. Then, after marrying into the Hunt family, she alwayspared herself to Francine at every


    opportunity she got.


    Unfortunately for her, no matter which way she made aparison, whether it was herself against


    Francine, her husband against Francine’s husband, or her son against Francine’s son, she always


    came up short. She finally won, albeit barely, when shepared their daughters-inw, yet now…


    Not only did Stefan get himself a wife, but he even had a son and a daughter, which meant that she


    had, once again,pletely lost to Francine!”


    She was so angry could barely hold it together, but she held her breath and gathered her strength.


    She would finally put Francine in her ce today!


    Arthur and She seemed to have no shame at all as they proceeded to calmly and respectfully offer


    old Mr. Hunt a cup of tea even though they were osted by cold res and angry nces from the


    people around them.


    “Take a seat!” old Mr. Hunt told them in a lukewarm voice after taking a sip of the tea.


    “Uncle Timothy!” n muttered with displeasure. “You’re too kind and generous! Don’t you remember


    the shameful deeds of this greedy brother of mine and his cunning son? They almost took over the


    entirepany! If I were you, I would’ve booted them from the Hunt family a long time ago—yet you


    still drank the tea they offered…”


    “n! You’re my own younger brother! How could you use me of such things?!”


    Arthur acted as if his feelings were hurt and let out a sigh. “At the time, no one knew if Stefan was alive


    or dead. H Group was thrown into chaos, and Jovan stepped in at the most crucial hour, leading the


    company in a time of crisis and saving the family’s honor. Don’t you know how much pressure he was


    under?”


    “Hmph! It’s not surprising that he was under a lot of pressure since he was a usurper!”


    “How could you call him a usurper?” Arthur argued. “He was clearly taking charge of the situation to


    lead thepany out of a crisis! After all, who else in this family could rece Stefan other than my


    son Jovan?”


    Indeed, no one could refute him in this matter. All along, there had not been many talented and capable


    people in the Hunt family. In Stefan’s generation, there were only three outstanding male members of


    the Hunt family, namely Stefan, Jovan, and Julian. The rest were either too unremarkable and


    mediocre or were women.


    Julian was only a junior member of the Hunt family. He grew up abroad and had his own career, but he


    never had much to do with the Hunt family or H Group at all.


    But Jovan was different. He was Stefan’s cousin. Ever since he was young, he received the same


    education as Stefan, and he upied the same important position as Stefan in the Hunt family.


    Unfortunately, he was always ever so slightly inferior to Stefan. If Stefan got 100 points in a test, then


    Jovan could only ever get 99 points, never higher.


    It was a minute difference, but it was enough to cement Stefan’s position as the CEO of H Group. As a


    result, Jovan was forever relegated to the position of substitute.